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  Course Description
Course Name : Electromagnetic Waves

Course Code : EEE323

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ABDÜLHAMİT SERBEST

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the electromagnetic wave phenomena
Understand the importance of theoritical models based on Maxwell´s Equations for the investigation of an electromagnetic wave problem
Ability to solve for the reflection and transmission of uniform plane waves and calculate average power at infinite planar interfaces and rectangular wave guides

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : , Analysis of all electrical or electronics systems, Understanding the operation frequency considering the propagation of energy either in current and voltage pair or electric field and magnetic field pair. Ability to analyze high-frequency electromagnetic problems mathematically will enable the students to understand the analytical behavior of the systems in higher classes.

Course Contents : Maxwell’s Equations, Constitutive Equations, Comparison of Field Theory and Circuit Theory, Wave Equation, D’Alembert’s Solution, Time-Harmonic Electromagnetic Waves, Distributions, Boundary Conditions, Power and Energy Relations, Phase Velocity and Group Velocity, Vector and Scalar Potentials, Plane Waves, Reflection and Refraction, Polarization, Traveling Waves and Standing Waves, Transmission Lines, Terminated Uniform Transmission Line, Directional Couplers and Quarter Wave Transformers, Waveguides and Resonators, Hollow Rectangular Waveguide, Cavity Resonators, Fiber Optics, Basic Antenna Parameters, Simple Radiators, Radar Equation : Friss Formula.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Maxwell’s Equations To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
2 Constitutive Equations To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
3 Comparison of Field Theory and Circuit Theory To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
4 Wave Equation To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
5 D’Alembert’s Solution To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
6 Time-Harmonic Electromagnetic Waves, Distributions To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
7 Boundary Conditions, Power and Energy Relations To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
8 Midterm To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
9 Phase Velocity and Group Velocity To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
10 Vector and Scalar Potentials To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
11 Plane Waves, Reflection and Refraction To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
12 Polarization, Traveling Waves and Standing Waves, Transmission Lines, Terminated Uniform Transmission Line To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
13 Directional Couplers and Quarter Wave Transformers, Waveguides and Resonators, Hollow Rectangular Waveguide, Cavity Resonators, Fiber Optics To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
14 Basic Antenna Parameters, Simple Radiators, Radar Equation : Friss Formula To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
15 Review To take Differential Equations, Complex Algebra, Electromagnetic Fields Lecture, project and homework
16/17 Final Examination none Writing Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Books by John Krauss, Mithat idemen and Alinur Büyükaksoy
Required Course Material(s)  none


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 5
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 4
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 4
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 4
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 4
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 4
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 5
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 3
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 3
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 3
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 3
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 5
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 104
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.16
ECTS Credit: 4